Milkweed Assassin Bug (Suggested Common Name) Zelus ...

Zelus longipes Linnaeus is commonly called the ‘milkweed assassin bug,’ as it closely resembles the milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus (Dallas). It is also known as the ‘longlegged assassin bug’ and the ‘Zelus assassin bug’ (Bug Guide). Members of the genus Zelus belong to the subfam-

  Zelus longipes, Zelus, Longipes